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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

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Shire Council Engineer's Report

Manilla Express · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

The Engineer reported that the following roads have received attention:— On Crow Mountain road culvert at 7½ mile and…

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Mandowa Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Saturday last. The President,…

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Municipal Council Notes Fortnightly Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night and the Deputy…

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Municipal Council Notes Public Health

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council, the Inspector reported that the usual inspections had been carried out in the…

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Shire Council Audit

Manilla Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

At last meeting of Mandowa Shire Council, the auditors, Messrs. Thos. Davis and Co. submitted their report, and in doing…

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Municipal Matters Report on Common Council to Inspect

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 2

Following a detailed report from the newly appointed ranger, on the conditions at the Common, the Council on Tuesday night…

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Municipal Council Notes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Manilla Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, when the…

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Graziers Indignant at Shire Council's Reply

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 1

Members who attended a meeting of tho Norrabri Graziers' Association on Saturday afternoon expressed strong disapproval at…

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Shire Rates Move for Reduction Rejected by Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 4

Various views to conform with changing conditions were expressed by members of the Namoi Shine Council in a debate…

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Shire Decisions Monthly Meeting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 1

Believing the publication of press reports should not be restricted when matters of public interest are discussed in Works…

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Shire Health Evacuees at Boggabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 1

Infectious Diseases.—No cases have been reported, stated the inspector. Pure Food Act, 1908.—Under this Act a fair amount of foodstuff has…

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Aluminium Drive Eight Cwt. Collected Namoi Shire Residents To Assist

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 2

Despite the rain yesterday afternoon, volunteer workers called on the householders of Nanrrabri with the object of…

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Shire Notes Matters in Correspondence Evacuation Committee

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 2

Receiving further instructions in the matter, the president suggested the whole Council be appointed a central committee to control…

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Town Rating Question of Sewerage Charges Caustic Criticism By Aldermen

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

Strong criticism was voiced by aldermen at the Council meeting on Tuesday night at the action of some persons who last year…

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Municipal Council

Manilla Express · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Manilla Municipal Council, was held on Tuesday night, the Deputy Mayor, Ald. A. R. Macleod,…

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First Aid Posts Council's Responsibility? Horse v. Charcoal Transport

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 2

The Minister for Supply acknowledged council's letter concerning the merits of Narrabri's water supply; promised to…

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Mandowa Shire Council

Manilla Express · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council at Manilla on Saturday last there were present Crs. F. R. Heywood…

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Mandowa Shire Council Maintenance Work on Shire Roads

Manilla Express · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

Reporting to the monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council last Saturday, the Engineer stated that the following…

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Meat Works Proposal Council Receives Plans Special Meeting to Be Held

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 1

The Minister for Commerce, has forwarded plans and specifications for the proposed establishment of meat wo[?]s at…

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Charcoal Production Report to Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 2

In compliance with the Council's instructions, inquiries have been made into the matter of charcoal production locally,…

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